Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985
“I Want You Back” was the first single taken from the debut solo LP “Gun Control” by British musician, singer and writer Simon Fellowes (Simon F) Co-produced with Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, it also features piano by Holly (Love is a Battlefield) Knight. The song is a cover version originally recorded by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus in March 1984.
The music video was directed by DJ Webster, the featured actress in the clip had previously been seen in The Power Station’s ‘Some Like it Hot’.
SIDE A:
I Want You Back (Extended Mix) 5:16
SIDE B:
I Want You Back (Dub Version) 5:09
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – 4V9 42908
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Mastered By – Ted Jensen
- Producer – Simon F*, Steve Stevens, William Wittman
- Remix – Chris Lord-Alge
- Written-By – D. Faulkner*
NOTES:
From the LP “GUN CONTROL”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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SOFTWARE:
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RESTORATION NOTES:
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Wow Paul!! What a fine slice of AOR! Thank you so much for unearthing this gem!! It does sound vaguely familiar, I’m sure the video was in rotation back in the day. With talent like Steve Stevens and Holly Knight how can you possibly go wrong? Looking forward to the Extended Mix and Dub Version. Thank you again!
You’re very welcome, Retro Hound. I knew when I was working on this one it would be something you would probably like 🙂
Too funny! You know me so well. Thanks for thinking of me!
If you like this track at all definitely take a listen to his Never Never Land album, it is fantastic! One of my favorites from ’87. Front to back great songs. I haven’t heard anything else from him so this is definitely a treat, thanks as always Paul!
You’re welcome, Mikey-D. I love that album as well. I hope you like this single it is a real gem. 🙂
Wow! Thanks for this gem, but it’s sent me into memory panic. I absolutely know I have a track by him somewhere, perhaps on a soundtrack or compilation, & definitely without his previous band, but I can’t remember where or find it on Discogs! 🤯🤯🤯😆😆😆
His other solo hit was “American Dream” from his second album “Never Never Land”.
Found it! The song I have is “New York Girls” and is on a radio station CD sampler that in my area was release as KRCK 95.3 FM: The Music Alternative CD Sampler Vol. 1 / November 1987, bit was released by other stations across the US with their branding! It wasn’t showing up because it was listed as Simon-F… but maybe that isn’t him😆. I’ll have to double check!
HELL YES!!! Paul, I live for music like this!! Actually, when I think of your Burning The Ground, it’s music like this and New Wave and Alternative!! What a powerhouse record this is!! And the video is so intense; just dripping with erotic longing and visuals that raise my testosterone level!! I’m with Martika too, how did I not hear this song before!! A new fave of mine, Paul!! This is so freaking hot!! I can’t wait to hear the extended mis!! PAUL!!! You are our Audio Angel!!
Jeff
I love this record, Jeff. The video heightens what I already feel about the song. I especially love Simon’s pleasure moaning 🙂
WOW! Two powerhouses, Steve Stevens and Holly Knight, on the same record! Imagine what a full-length collaboration of those 2 would have sounded like. Perhaps a mix of Animotion, Billy Idol, and Pat Benatar?! How did I never hear this song before? I’ve said it before, but you are a treasure! Thank you!
Thank you so much, Martika.